CONDITIONAL
The Bite Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
August 19, 2025
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE; ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREA; PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING.
Violations Cited
3
#43
CRITICAL
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Observed an accumulation of rodent droppings underneath the upright refrigerators in back storage room and underneath the automatic dishwasher. *Pest control report dated 8/19/2025 states an accumulation a food debris and washing away the devices during cleaning*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#26
MAJOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed raw meat thawing at room temperature in the prep sink - Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) at room temperature.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#26
MAJOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed raw meat thawing at room temperature in the prep sink - Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) at room temperature.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419